[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 71 (Friday, June 9, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E928]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING THE MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION

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                        HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 7, 2000

  Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, in today I salute an organization that has 
been making wishes come true for two decades. This year marks the 20th 
Anniversary of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, an organization that 
fulfills the wishes of children fighting life-threatening illnesses. 
This organization's sole purpose is to bring happiness to children who 
confront harsh realities.
  Eighty-thousand children worldwide have had their wishes fulfilled by 
the Make-A-Wish Foundation. In Maryland alone, more than 1,200 children 
have had wishes fulfilled. This organization understands the fragility 
of life, and the wishes they grant are a true gesture of humanity.
  I think fondly of the way they helped one of my own constituents. 
Chris Palmer of Cheverly, Maryland was diagnosed with Sickle Cell 
Anemia as a baby. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-Atlantic, 
fulfilled a wish for Chris in November, 1998. 1, along with Chris and 
his family are very grateful to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for all they 
have given him.
  I am proud of Chris Palmer's courageous fight with his illness. I 
commend the Make-A-Wish Foundation's devotion in bringing happiness to 
children like him. I also salute the many volunteers and donors who 
support and make up the backbone of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
  I invite those interested in learning more about the Foundation to 
contact them at 1-800-722-9474 or on the internet at www.wish.org.

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